Yarn (noun)

1. A continuous strand of twisted fibers or filaments, typically made of natural or synthetic fibers, used in weaving or knitting to make cloth.
2. A story, especially a long and elaborate one.

Origin:

Middle english yern, from old english gearn; akin to old high german garn thread, old norse garn.

Examples:

1. She bought a skein of yarn to make a scarf.
2. The old man spun a yarn about his adventures at sea.
3. She knit a sweater using soft woolen yarn.
4. The children sat around the campfire listening to the yarn spinner.
5. She weaved a beautiful tapestry using various colors of yarn.